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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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